"The Imperial Guards dare not disobey my orders and fail to protect your safety."
The implication is that even if other things happen, Jiu Hua and the others cannot ignore Chi Tang's safety.
Unexpectedly, Chi Tang made a startling statement:
"What if the person who harmed me is a member of the royal family, like the princess, or someone else whom His Majesty trusts?"
The Purple Guard, as they are today, wouldn't offend these people because of my orders! But danger often arises from these seemingly insignificant matters!
Those who know what she has done must be people in the imperial court!
They are either close friends or people you rely on!
One of the two must be true!
With the protection of the Purple Guards, her life could end at any moment.
"Your Majesty, Tangtang deserves to be ennobled and appointed as a minister for her contributions to Dasheng! Your Majesty would not be greedy for the reward of a mere child, would you? Moreover, Tangtang does not want power or status, she only wants to ensure her own safety."
Huo Chenyi couldn't help but speak up for Chi Tang.
Emperor Huiwu gazed deeply at the child, unable to suppress the thought: This child truly resembles his mother. It's just a pity…
"Are you reminding me that I owe Chi Tang something?"
"That's not the case. Tangtang doesn't want these things, so why would I ask for them for her?"
Huo Chenyi knows Chi Tang very well.
The power, wealth, and glory that people strive for are not as appealing to Chi Tang as a few pieces of candy or a favorite dish.
This time, it was simply that she felt threatened and didn't want to be manipulated.
Chi Tang was a little nervous.
She wasn't sure if Emperor Huiwu would grant her request, or... what if he blamed her, thinking she was using her achievements to threaten him... wouldn't that be terrible?
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